Post-NJO Speculation Thread (Spoilers)

Gustav32Vasa · Post by **Gustav32Vasa** » 2005-03-01 04:57pm

Agent Fisher wrote:Quick question. I always liked the character Corran Horn, despite the wankishness of him. What happened to him? Did he make through the NJO alive?

He and his children are fine.

Agent Fisher · Post by **Agent Fisher** » 2005-03-01 06:16pm

Vicious · Post by **Vicious** » 2005-03-01 10:59pm

Seeing as it's been awhile since I read NJO, having Zekk on that list (for those unfamiliar, he was a major character in the YJK series) could be something. I can't recall whether he was resurrected during NJO, or at anytime after YJK. To tell the truth, I can't recall what happened to him, period.

So could he be our Force-adept drawing together old friends (Jacen and Jaina) and who's leading this alien hive/cluster thing?

Also, my money is on either Jaina or Danni being the expectant mother. Jaina and Jag Fel are definately far enough along in their relationship by the end of NJO to see them settling down 5 years later. Or maybe they aren't settled down, which might make for some decent plotwork, if the writers are up to par. On the other hand, Danni and Jacen have had their own relationship developments, and I can see them hooking up too. Still, guess we'll only know when the book comes out.

JME2 · Post by **JME2** » 2005-03-02 01:14am

Zekk did show up in the NJO: He had major roles in both Star by Star and Traitor.

Vicious · Post by **Vicious** » 2005-03-02 06:44am

Ok, been awhile since I read either of those. Anyone remember what happened to him? I don't own any of the NJO, so it's kinda hard for me to look it up. Thanks.

Gustav32Vasa · Post by **Gustav32Vasa** » 2005-03-02 07:37am

Vicious wrote:Ok, been awhile since I read either of those. Anyone remember what happened to him? I don't own any of the NJO, so it's kinda hard for me to look it up. Thanks.

He didnt like the new Jaina so he returned to the secret Jedi base where he spent the rest of the war.

Thanas · Post by **Thanas** » 2005-03-06 10:04am

No Pellaeon?
No Dorja?
No Miat Temm?

JME2 · Post by **JME2** » 2005-03-06 01:29pm

Thanas wrote:No Pellaeon?
No Dorja?
No Miat Temm?

Since we're bordering on the Unknown Regions, wee may see at least Pellaeon. In addition, since the Remnant's fortunes have improved because of the war, they're a galactic power once again and will lliekly have a say in the rebuilding either in the trilogy or the main series.

Gustav32Vasa · Post by **Gustav32Vasa** » 2005-03-06 02:11pm

JME2 wrote:
Thanas wrote:No Pellaeon?
No Dorja?
No Miat Temm?

Since we're bordering on the Unknown Regions, wee may see at least Pellaeon. In addition, since the Remnant's fortunes have improved because of the war, they're a galactic power once again and will lliekly have a say in the rebuilding either in the trilogy or the main series.

Of course they have a say, the're part of the GFFA.

Thanas · Post by **Thanas** » 2005-03-11 12:33pm

You're sure of that?

Dartzap · Post by **Dartzap** » 2005-03-11 12:40pm

Aye, i vaugly remember something about it in TuF, and i do like the IR, its the Empire as it should have been.

And the fact id quite like to see their SSD doing something other piddle around the remains of Bastion

Thanas · Post by **Thanas** » 2005-03-11 12:43pm

The only thing I read in TUF is that Pellaeon has a hard time convincing the moffs to work with the GFFA. So I don't think they are in.

Dartzap · Post by **Dartzap** » 2005-03-11 12:45pm

No No, after the almost-but-not-quite invasion of IR space, and the destruction at Bastion, they started to agree about joining seriosley,, or somesuch nonsense

Gustav32Vasa · Post by **Gustav32Vasa** » 2005-03-11 01:31pm

I also think that they discuss this in the end of NJO.

Post by **NecronLord** » 2005-03-11 01:44pm

Reading through the thread:

Stofsk wrote:[EDIT] Actually I am serious: DOES the SW universe have anti-aging treatments? Because now that I think about it, I can't seem to recall them mentioning it. Ever.

You think Yoda was joking when he said "when nine hundred years old you reach" folks?

Post by **NecronLord** » 2005-03-11 01:50pm

Insectoids eh... Please let them work very hard to make these insectoids not feel out of place.

Gustav32Vasa · Post by **Gustav32Vasa** » 2005-03-11 03:05pm

NecronLord wrote:Insectoids eh... Please let them work very hard to make these insectoids not feel out of place.

Hasnt there been insect species in SW before?

JME2 · Post by **JME2** » 2005-03-11 03:15pm

Gustav32Vasa wrote:
NecronLord wrote:Insectoids eh... Please let them work very hard to make these insectoids not feel out of place.
Hasnt there been insect species in SW before?

There have, such as the Verpine shipbuilders and the Vartix, one of the two makers of bacta.

Gustav32Vasa · Post by **Gustav32Vasa** » 2005-03-11 03:51pm

JME2 wrote:
Gustav32Vasa wrote:
NecronLord wrote:Insectoids eh... Please let them work very hard to make these insectoids not feel out of place.
Hasnt there been insect species in SW before?
There have, such as the Verpine shipbuilders and the Vartix, one of the two makers of bacta.

Yes, that what I thought.

JME2 · Post by **JME2** » 2005-04-02 01:58pm

Bump.

New info from NJOE:

A new blurb for The Joiner King has surfaced in the Making Of ROTS book. Joiner King will clock in at 443 pages. This count does not include the Ylesia e-book which will see print for the first time in JK.

JME2 · Post by **JME2** » 2005-04-26 05:03pm

Bump.

According to NJOE, new information was released during Celebration III regarding the nine-book arc following the Dark Nest trilogy, now known to be titled Legacy of the Force. Here are the facts:

* The first book will be titled Betrayal.

Sue Rostini on the synopsis: : "Legacy (37 ABY); This is the era of Luke Skywalker's legacy: the Jedi Master has unified the order into a cohesive group of powerful Jedi Knights. However, as this era begins, planetary interests threaten to disrupt this time of relative peace and Luke is plagued by visions of an approaching darkness." This means that Legacy begins straight after Dark Nest.

"Back in November when we had a big story conference putting this series together, we did have a catchphrase that should define how you should be thinking about these aging characters: 60 is the new 40," said Allston. "They're remaining hale and healthy, and active up until much later ages, as our culture is with increasing and improving medical technology. So don't think of them as septuagenarian doddering, weak people. They're active fighting 60 and 70-year olds and looking good." - Allston

"In the Galactic Alliance, Social Security doesn't start until 120" - Denning.

Rostoni added this era would first only be explored in books, but she didn't rule out the possibility of comics exploring this new horizon. She noted that it has no specific "end point." It currently extends for a hundred years.

*As the series progresses, it will occur more or less over "real-time" like the NJO did; that is, it will be set over three years, and each book will pick up approximately two-three months after the last (or however long is between the book' release dates).

*The Skywalkers and Solos will again be major players (as if there was ever any doubt. However, the authors and editors are mindful of the rest of the cast/galaxy and the series will reflect this.

*Aaron Allston, Troy Denning and Karen Traviss are the three authors for the series. Each will write three novels; two paperbacks and a hardcover. Allston will kick off the series in June of 2006 and Denning will finish it in June of 2008.

*Both the villain(s) and the situations faced by the characters in the arc will be different to those of Dark Nest. That is, the arc will follow a separate storyline to Dark Nest.

*From Sue Rostini, regarding the arc: "Expect to see -- Star Wars. We very much want to go back to the pulp Space Opera feel of the original movies (as opposed to hard SciFi). The focus will be character-driven situations, set against a backdrop of perhaps not galactic proportions, but certainly providing opportunities for spectacular space battles and lots of lightsaber action. Expect to see the major characters (Skywalkers and Solos) and many of the minor characters (Jedi Knights), and some old favorites. And, hopefully, a lot of surprises."

*Ben will be 13 when the series begins and one of the main characters.

*Much like the NJO, there will be an equal balance of the "older" and "younger" generation of Skywalkers/Solos.

*Dark Nest may give hints as to who the enemy of the Post-NJO arc is.

*While the enemy of the arc may not be as "big, large and nasty" as the Yuuzhan Vong, they will still be "fleshy," meaning that they may not be as powerful or epic as the Yuzzies, but will still have a backstory and the potential to cause a lot of damage.

*At this stage, no new worlds or technology will feature in the arc.

*The Galactic Federation of Free Alliances is still in power.

*The Chiss will not feature in Legacy (they may still appear however); Tenel Ka and the Hapans will definitely be in the arc.

*Corran Horn and Booster Terrik will put in appearances, as will Wedge Antilles, Hobbie and Tycho.

*Although the Big Three (and Mara!) will be approaching their 60s (in Han's case, 70s) they will still be active, with Luke and Mara seeing much action.

*Karen Traviss stated two characters will be getting together; she did not say who.

*Force Ghosts of known characters will most likely appear; one of them will possibly be an Anakin; which one is anyone's guess.

*The "mystery of Vergere" will be resolved. (Although what that mystery is, bboth NJO and I have no idea)

*Wamia (spelling??), an obscure character that NJOE is still trying to find info on, will be in the arc. They think s/he is a comic character.

*Legacy won't pull an NJO and open with a major character death, but the remainder of the series may see some characters not survive.

*A Yuuzhan Vong may be a main character in the series, but this is not set in stone yet.

I saved the best 3 for last:

*Boba Fett and his Mandalorian Protectors will return.

*Luke and Leia will most likely find out about Padme in Legacy.

Lady Lumiya will have a role in the Legacy of the Force arc.

Legacy of the Force-- Unanswered Questions
* Jacen's love life.

* Who the baddies are (Although there were hints it was either some type of Sith, an internal conflict or a combination of the two.)

* Whether or not Han and Leia will have any more kids.

* What's up with Luke's vision of Ben in Rebirth.

* Whether or not Luke will learn anything of note on the old Jedi.

* Ben will most likely not have any siblings.

* Both Yoda's species and the Whills still appear to be off limits.

* Saba and Tesar will be present in the arc.

Illuminatus Primus · Post by **Illuminatus Primus** » 2005-04-26 05:09pm

I almost don't want it to be made, because I figure it'll lead to more silly and stupid minimalism in warships and in galactic civilization. NJO left a sour taste in my mouth. I think this'll be a crapshoot.

2000AD · Post by **2000AD** » 2005-04-26 05:35pm

JME2 wrote:Lady Lumiya will have a role in the Legacy of the Force arc.

Who?

JME2 · Post by **JME2** » 2005-04-26 06:00pm

2000AD wrote:
JME2 wrote:Lady Lumiya will have a role in the Legacy of the Force arc.

Who?

EU character from the Marvel SW comics era that the older SD.Neters have been wanting to see re-appear for some time.

Lumiya Bio

Caius · Post by **Caius** » 2005-04-26 06:49pm

I think it sounds interesting. I can't wait to get back into the novels, having only read Labyrinth since the NJO ended. I enjoyed the series with one or two withstanding. I've almost forgot to keep an eye out for new info. Glad you posted it.